MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, on Tuesday, took part in the Fourth CARICOM‑Canada Foreign Ministers Group Meeting held on the margins of the 56th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States in Panama City, Panama.

The gathering brought together CARICOM ministers and Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, for focused discussions on regional security and stability, as well as economic growth and climate resilience across the Caribbean.

During the meeting, CARICOM ministers welcomed Minister Anand and exchanged perspectives on strengthening co-operation to address shared challenges.

Minister Todd delivered an intervention on regional security and stability with a particular focus on the situation in Haiti, underscoring CARICOM’s continuing attention to the political, humanitarian, and security dimensions affecting the island nation.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of economic measures and climate‑resilient strategies to bolster Caribbean development and protect vulnerable communities from the escalating impacts of climate change.

The session formed part of ongoing dialogue between CARICOM and Canada aimed at deepening partnerships on security, development and climate action, and reinforced the region’s commitment to collaborative approaches in confronting immediate crises and long‑term threats.